When driving down the Pigeon Forge Parkway, there is a good chance that you’ve noticed the upside-down building on the side of the road! This peculiar structure is the home of WonderWorks, a fascinating attraction that combines education and entertainment to create an amusement park for the mind! Here are the top 4 things you need to know about visiting WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge:
1. What to Expect
WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge features over 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination, creating hours of “edu-tainment” for guests of all ages! Once you enter the famous upside-down building, you’ll pass through an inversion tunnel to realign yourself and start your adventure! The exhibits are separated into 6 distinct Wonder Zones: the Extreme Weather Zone, Physical Challenge Zone, Space Discovery Zone, Light & Sound Zone, Imagination Lab and the Wonder Art Gallery. After you have explored the exhibits, head to the basement where you can enjoy more action-packed entertainment including an indoor ropes course, laser tag arena and a 4D motion theater!
2. Times, Dates and Location
WonderWorks is conveniently located right along the Pigeon Forge Parkway and just a mile south of our Sevierville hotel! When heading south on the Parkway, you can’t miss the wacky building on the right hand side of the road! The attraction is open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM and the last ticket is sold one hour before closing time. There is plenty of free parking available in front of the building.
3. Ticket Information
There are several ticket options to WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, including discounted prices for children ages 4 to 12 and seniors who are age 60 and over! The tickets include access to everything that WonderWorks has to offer, including one game of Laser Tag. Note that all guests must enter through the Admissions line, regardless if tickets are purchased in advance or at the door!
4. Dining at WonderWorks
If hunger strikes during your visit to WonderWorks, you’ll be happy to know that there is a convenient café on site! The Wonder Café offers pizza, hot dogs, corn dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn and other snacks. You’ll also find a variety of fountain drinks and bottled water to help you stay hydrated while exploring all of the exciting exhibits!
Where to Stay
Enjoy the perfect Smoky Mountain vacation with a stay at our affordable hotel in Sevierville TN! We are located right along the Parkway and are just minutes away from WonderWorks, as well as tons of other fun attractions, shops and restaurants throughout the Smokies! You’ll even find many attractions within easy walking distance of our hotel! We offer a variety of comfortable room types to meet your needs, all of which come equipped with hardwood floors, custom hickory furniture, a mini refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and walk-in tile shower!
Check out all of the rooms at our Sevierville TN hotel today to stay less than a mile from WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge! We look forward to welcoming you to the Smokies!
